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FuturistU > Retail > How to be Retail Resilient > Module 4 / 4

Retail Resilient: Many-to-Many

Instructor: Ady Floyd
Brand Engagement
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The retail industry has never seen such a large divide between consumers wanting to shop local and wanting to shop conveniently aka looking at the “Amazon Effect”. This module is designed to help retailers strike a balance between global and local demand. Partnerships have always been a key tool to battle big brand skepticism, and so this module shows retailers how to look for new opportunities all around them, while meeting the needs of shoppers in their own backyards, and beyond.
Related Trend Report: Brand Engagement
Workshop Question:
Consider a partnership with a local business within, or adjacent to, your won industry. What does that look like?
Jeremy Gutsche Keynote Speaker

Featured Insights

Local Gift-Box
Brands are curating gift boxes with artisanal goods from independent businesses
Trend - Brands are launching specially curated and accessibly priced gift boxes that feature products from small businesses and local artisans. These initiatives are not only effective in satisfying a consumer need but also provide relief for independent businesses, impacted during the ongoing pandemic.
Workshop Question - How could your brand accommodate the gifting needs of consumers during a health pandemic?
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Zero-Carbon Packaging
Carbon-neutral packaging becomes a priority for eco-focused brands
Trend - Brands that offer products with no carbon impact have to consider how these products will be packaged and/or delivered in order to fulfill their claims. Now, more carbon-neutral (or positive) packaging options are becoming available as the move towards sustainability becomes more urgent.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize sustainability with measurable impact?
7.6
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Eco Subscription
Sustainable F&B subscriptions are making eco-friendly consumption simpler
Trend - As consumers look for ways they can live more sustainably, they're turning to brands that curate eco-friendly subscription boxes for food and beverages. Products in this space include everything from sustainable meal kits to wines.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make sustainable consumption easier for its customers?
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Upscale Meal Kit
Brands release gourmet at-home meal kits
Trend - Meal kits typically offer convenience for time-strapped consumers, but some brands are changing the primary function of these products from being convenience-based, to a way to experiment with upscale flavors and ingredients.
Workshop Question - How is your brand catering to the more experimental consumer?
5.3
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Gifting Marketplace
Brands curate virtual marketplaces for e-gifts
Trend - Virtual gifting is becoming more popular, and brands are now curating marketplaces that are designed for virtual gift cards. These online marketplaces are convenient for both givers and the recipients of gifts.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing convenience?
5.3
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Waste Reduced
Food waste-reduction apps help individuals reduce their environmental impact
Trend - As consumers look to reduce their environmental impact, brands are empowering them with apps that help them reduce food waste. Examples include everything from ordering from stores that offer unsold inventory at a discount, to apps that help users cook in a way that reduces waste.
Workshop Question - How is your brand helping its customers live sustainably?
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Eco Deliveries
Packaging solutions in the e-commerce space prioritize waste-reduction
Trend - The e-commerce industry has accelerated environmental issues, and some emerging brands in this space are aiming to reduce their impact by prioritizing eco-friendly packaging solutions that cut down on waste. This includes everything from reusable containers to reduced packaging.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing sustainability?
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Virtual Accessibility
Online shopping is being used as a tool to enhance accessibility
Trend - People with various disabilities may have difficulties shopping in traditional retail or virtual shopping settings, and some brands are aiming to change this with app-based features and services that prioritize accessibility. These include everything from voice-controlled shopping experiences to platforms that connect seniors with people who will do their grocery shopping for them.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing accessibility for employees and customers?
4.9
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Wine Shops
Restaurants convert to bottle shops in the wake of COVID-19
Trend - Restaurants across Toronto have been closed for nearly a year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To survive the economic turmoil, many have shifted into curated wine shops offering unique selections of vino to locals. These establishments offer a unique ambiance and aesthetic that replicates the experience of "going out."
Workshop Question - How can your business pivot to meet the nostalgic needs of consumers?
3.4
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Leftover App
Restaurants and businesses are posting their surplus menu items on meal pick-up apps
Trend - Tech developers are launching meal pick-up apps that curb food waste and offer more accessible price points. These mobile applications allow restaurants and cafes to post their excess menu items with a discount and time windows for pick-up during off-peak hours and before closing.
Workshop Question - How can your brand help consumers build a more ethical lifestyle?
6.8
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Seafood Sustainability
Direct-to-consumer seafood deliveries prioritize sustainable practices
Trend - D2C seafood deliveries are increasingly coming from sources that prioritize sustainable and ethical fishing practices that reduce their impact on the environment. These delivery services allow consumers to bypass third-party retailers that may not be transparent about their sourcing.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing transparency to strengthen customers' trust?
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